The Kenyan Ministry of Labour has defended its recent increase in the minimum wage against employer concerns about affordability, asserting that businesses can manage the adjustment.

• New minimum wage for Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret is at least Ksh18,047.40 per month for roles like cleaners and gardeners.
• The Principal Secretary for Labour, Shadrack Mwadime, stated the increase is legally binding and based on economic assessments.
• The adjustments follow President William Ruto's earlier announcement of a 12% general wage increase and a 15% hike for agricultural workers.